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Monticello, NY

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Population
7,195
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,509 ft
Median Home Value
$172,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,166/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,583
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Monticello

As the county seat of Sullivan County, Monticello serves as a central hub in the Sullivan Catskills. Home to around 7,000 residents, the village is positioned right along Route 17, making trips toward New York City or Binghamton straightforward. Living here puts essential municipal services, healthcare facilities, and everyday shopping close at hand, all within a classic upstate setting.

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Families are served by the Monticello Central School District, with neighborhood parks and local eateries scattered throughout town. For entertainment, you can catch live harness racing at the historic Monticello Raceway or drive a few minutes out to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for summer concerts. Between its convenient highway access and easy proximity to Catskills lakes and trails, Monticello makes a practical home base for exploring the region.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.8ratingFewer Projected Mid-Century Days ≥95°FA+98.5rating

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